307700 (v.1) Microbiology 332


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
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Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

307699 (v.1) Microbiology 331
 

Syllabus:

Details the molecular biology and pathogenesis of major microbial pathogens and how molecular biotechnology uses this information to improve diagnosis, treatment, epidemiological analysis, control and prevention of infectious diseases. Action and range of antimicrobial agents. Bacterial genetics and the evolution of resistance to antimicrobial agents, mechanisms of resistance to antimicrobial agents and the spread and epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance genes.
 
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Field of Education:

10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Categorised

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area